SECTION 4.

55
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
ROCKER ARM COVER REMOVAL
PULLER

Standard Coil
1. Remove high tension lead and spark plug cover
tube from cylinder head (see Figure 4.55-1).

M8 HEX HEAD
SCREW

SPARK PLUG
COVER TUBE

DISC

Figure 4.55-2 Rocker Cover Removal Tool

1. Disconnect high tension lead from coil (see

Figure 4.55-3).
HIGH TENSION
LEAD

Figure 4.55-1 High Tension Coil Lead

2. Remove four M10 hex nuts and flat washers and

lift rocker arm cover from cylinder head.
Flange Mounted Coil (CSA)
On engines equipped with flange mounted shielded ignition coils, the clearance between the rocker arm cover
and the access tube is extremely small. Tool P/N 472074
is used for cover removal. The tool consists of a puller
assembly and a disc. The disc is sized to fit on top of the
spark plug access tube (see Figure 4.55-2).

HIGH TENSION
LEAD

Figure 4.55-3 CSA High Tension Coil Lead

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Do not use the ignition
coil as a handle to lift
the rocker cover. The coil can be damaged. Always
remove the coil and spark plug extension before
removing the rocker cover.

CAUTION

PULLER
M8 HEX HEAD
SCREW

2. Remove M8 x 20 mm hex head screws from flange

mounted ignition coil (see Figure 4.55-4).
CSA FLANGE
MOUNTED COIL
DISC

Figure 4.55-6 Rocker Cover Removal Tool

VALVE ADJUSTMENT

M8 X 20 MM HEX HEAD
SCREWS AND LOCK
WASHERS

Figure 4.55-4 CSA Flange Mounted Coil

3.

Remove coil and spark plug extension from rocker

arm cover.
4. Remove four hex nuts and lock washers from
rocker arm cover (see Figure 4.55-5).

NOTE: Top Dead Center (TDC) is marked on the

flywheel and can be observed through the timing hole
on the left side of the flywheel housing. The
compression stroke can be determined by checking
the rocker arms on that cylinder for looseness (all four
valves closed). If the rocker arms are tight and valve
crossover is incorrect, rotate the crankshaft one
complete revolution and repeat Step 1.
1. Use barring device to rotate engine until #1 cylinder is at Top Dead Center (TDC) during compression
stroke.
2. Loosen cylinder #1 rocker arm adjusting screws
(see Figure 4.55-7).
CROSS
BAR

HEX
NUTS

ADJUSTING
SCREW

ROCKER ARM

ADJUSTING
SCREW

FIXED SIDE

HEX
NUTS

Figure 4.55-5 CSA Rocker Arm Cover

5. Install disc on top of rocker arm cover and secure

with M8 hex head screws (see Figure 4.55-6).
6. Turn puller screw clockwise. Continue turning
screw until rocker arm cover is clear of recess tube.
7. Remove rocker arm cover.
Figure 4.55-7 Rocker Arm Adjusting Screws

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3. Push down on fixed side of cross bar. Hold down
and turn cross bar adjusting screw clockwise until contact with valve stem is made (see Figure 4.55-7).
4. Verify cross bar is making contact with both valves
(at same time).
5. Tighten cross bar adjustment lock nut while keeping adjusting screw from turning. Support cross bar to
maintain contact with both valves while tightening lock
nut.
CROSS BAR
ADJUSTMENT

9. Repeat procedure for remaining valves on cylinder

#1.
The valve adjustment order by cylinder is:
F18-1 5 3 6 2 4
H24-1 4 2 6 8 5 7 3
L36-1R 6L 5R 2L 3R 4L 6R 1L 2R 5L 4R 3L
P48-1R 1L 4R 4L 2R 2L 6R 6L 8R 8L 5R 5L 7R 7L 3R 3L
10. Repeat adjustment procedure for all other cylinders. Make sure the correct adjustment order is followed.
ROCKER ARM COVER INSTALLATION

EXHAUST
VALVE

1. Install O-ring gasket in rocker arm cover. Apply

gasket adhesive to O-ring (to secure in place during
installation).
2. Install rocker arm cover and secure with M10 hex
nuts (Grade 10) and washers (see Figure 4.55-9).
Tighten to 29 ft-lb (39 Nm).

INTAKE
VALVE
MEASURE
GAP WITH
FEELER
GAUGE

MEASURE
GAP WITH
FEELER
GAUGE

CROSS BAR

EXHAUST
VALVE
CROSS BAR

HEX
NUTS

HEX
NUTS

INTAKE
VALVE
ROCKER
ARM

Figure 4.55-9 CSA Rocker Arm Cover

Ignition coils that are

improperly grounded
can cause misfiring. Make sure CSA coils are
installed with three M8 x 20 mm hex head screws
that are properly tightened. Disregarding this
information could result in product damage and/or
personal injury.

CAUTION

VALVE CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT

Figure 4.55-8 Rocker Arm Adjustments

6. Insert feeler gauge between cross bar and rocker

arm (see Figure 4.55-8). Make sure correct size feeler
gauge is used (see Table 4.55-1).
Table 4.55-1 Valve Clearance
VALVES

CLEARANCE

Intake Valves (Cold)

0.008 in. (0.20 mm)

Exhaust Valves (Cold)

0.026 in. (0.66 mm)

7. Turn valve clearance adjustment screw until it contacts push rod socket. Feeler gauge should be snug
between cross bar and rocker arm (see Figure 4.55-8).

NOTE: When installing flange mounted CSA coils,

position them on the rocker arm cover so the key way
on the cannon plug will align with the ignition lead,
without excessive twisting of the lead.
3. CSAInstall flange mounted coil (use new O-ring)
and secure with M8 x 20 mm hex head screws and
washers. Tighten hex head screws to 16 - 17 ft-lb
(21.6 - 23.0 Nm) (oiled threads) (see Figure 4.55-10).

8. Tighten lock nut. Do not allow valve clearance

adjustment screw to move.
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CSA FLANGE
MOUNTED COIL

5. Non CSAInstall high tension lead and spark

plug cover tube onto spark plug (see Figure 4.55-12).
SPARK PLUG
COVER TUBE

M8 X 20 MM HEX HEAD
SCREWS AND LOCK
WASHERS

Figure 4.55-10 CSA Flange Mounted Coil

4. CSAConnect high tension lead to flange

mounted coil (see Figure 4.55-11).

HIGH TENSION
LEAD

Figure 4.55-12 High Tension Coil Lead

HIGH TENSION
LEAD

Figure 4.55-11 CSA High Tension Coil Lead

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